Nicole Johnson and Debbie Phelps

Nicole Johnson and Debbie Phelps

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Silver medalist Michael Phelps of the United States is congratulated by girlfriend Nicole Johnson and mother Debbie after the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final during Day Thirteen of the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.

Silver medalist Michael Phelps of the United States is congratulated by girlfriend Nicole Johnson and mother Debbie after the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final during Day Thirteen of the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)

Silver medalist Michael Phelps of the United States is congratulated by girlfriend Nicole Johnson and mother Debbie after the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final during Day Thirteen of the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.